How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChamonixSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Chamonix.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix Les Bains Le Revard then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport and Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Zou! LER and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Chamonix. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
€84($84)
5 times a day402km (250 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Bus5hrs
€200($200)
twice daily522km (324 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€32($32)
once daily485km (301 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Gare Routière10h 55m
€31($31)
twice a week513km (318 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 55m
€125($125)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€86($86)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix